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Kate from our Los Angeles store says:

The Hopeful Assured runs a bit short, so it is a good idea to go up half a size. Very Comfortable!

Description

Playing mad Scientist, John created The Assured: a
comfortable and extremely walkable sandal embracing the fit
of The Operetta Family, the soles of The Hope Family, the
soft, pebbled leathers of The Prepare Family, and the 2.25"
leather wrapped heels of The Thanks Family. Featuring
burnished buckles, triangular patterned cut outs, and a soft
suede insole, The Assured might even be the best sandal ever
invented since the Flip Flop. F is for all things Hope.

REVIEWS (17)

True dat: size up

Winona - California Bay Area

Couldn't decide between a 9 and 9-1/2. Ordered a 9 because only 1 was left. Asked for sizing help. After exchanging emails, decided to go to local store. The 9 looked good, but I could tell my feet might slide over the edge. The store changed my order, found shoe in overland in 9-1/2 and had them sent. Easy. Good experience. Helpful staff. Honest. So very happy with my new 9-1/2s. Great looking and fitting shoe.

Hello! love at first mailing!

betty - toronto

I just received these sandals half an hour ago...somehow i missed out on them when they were new and available at the Toronto store but noticed them after most colours and sizes had been sold out after they went on sale! I saw that the black ones were still available on the U.S. site in my Fluevog size, 9.5. I wear a 9 in most other shoes though. I also noted that i could not as a Canadian resident, have them mailed directly to me :( SO, i asked my dear Florida friend to have them sent to her and she kindly shipped them to me! They are SUPER comfortable and exactly ME to a T!! Too bad that winter is just settingly in to plague us until June here in Toronto, but these shoes will be my fantasy pair as i count down the days til I can wear them outside with everything I own!!

You MUST buy these!!!

Tammi - Ogden, UT

I am a passionate Fluevoger & I own about 15 pairs, but these, by far, are the most comfortable Fluevogs I own. When you put them on, if feels like your heels are resting on a bed of feathers. Super cushy soles. You'd be able to be on your feet all day with no problem! The strap across the toes doesn't cut in at all & I do have a little bit of a wide foot. I wear size 8 in normal non-Fluevog shoes but I got these in Aqua size 9 and they fit perfect. Maybe 1/4 inch extra in the toe, but nothing that looks bad. The color is a teeny tiny bit darker than it appears on here, which, to me, was perfect! I promise you will swoon in these! I want to wear them everyday! Now, to go buy more outfits to match them!! haha

My New Go-To Summer Shoe

Janet - Whitehorse, Yukon

Really like these sandals. They fit well (unlike some others who posted here, I did not find them short and my usual size 9 Fluevog size works just fine). I love how the sandals look on my feet, and they go well with just about anything in my closet. Well made, comfy...these sandals have it all and are my new go-to summer shoe. Thanks John!

More comfy than any heel has a right to be

Justine - Seattle, WA

This is my second pair of Fluevogs and I feel a full blown addiction coming on. Like the Hopeful Rosy's which preceded these, they run a half size too small. I'm a consistent 7 in most other brands, but in Hopefuls I need a 7.5. I got the camel color, which looks kinda cool and funky with a bright blue sole, but should function perfectly as a neutral too. As others have said, the leather is buttery soft with no break-in period. I wore them the first day for hours with no discomfort. The best part is that this is a truly comfortable heel. I use a standing desk at work, and I'll be on my feet in these at least 7 hrs a day. Please Mr Fluevog, more styles in this family!

Boo hoo hoo

VogGirl - New York

Love love love these sandals. Unfortunately they are SHORT in length. I typically wear a size 7 and tried on everything from a 6.5 to an 8. The sandals run short for my feet. I own about 7 pairs of Vogs. Never ran into this problem before. Really disappointed. The larger sizes are loose in the front because of the fixed strap and my true size runs short. Boo hoo hoo!!!!!!!!!! John, if you re-design these to be longer, I will buy them in a heartbeat.

Cuuuuute

Mina - Montreal

Oh so nice. I got these in black: flattering to the foot and feel great on, supportive and sturdy yet somehow make my hooves look littler. Was worried the strap would be cankletastic but as it is thick and sits below the ankle it actually creates the illusion of thinner stems. Was worried too about sizing, as my 9.5 vogs are always a little too large except in really hot weather, but my feet are a wide 9 (and one is longer than the other). As the recommendation is to size down, I noted my conundrum in my online order and Andrea at the Gastown store asked for my foot measurements, then measured the shoes, and advised me to purchase the 9. Perfect fit, thank you Andrea! If there is a gripe, it is only that there is a little roughness where the straps are sewn to the ankle casing, and this will require a little sanding/anti-blister goo. Otherwise, perfecto.

Clicking/Jingle Buckles solution

Courtney - Glendale, CA

For Danielle, I actually don't have these shoes (yet) but on my Nico boots I had the same issue with this style of buckle. What I did was carefully put a couple drops of elmer's glue in the little metal 'tube' on the buckles. Let it dry and when it does it will hold the tube so it doesn't move around and click on the other metal.:) Safe and easy solution so you don't sound like a cowboy!!

Super comfy and beautiful in aqua

Danielle Labonte - Canada

I love the comfort and look of these sandals. My only small complaint is that the buckles click loudly when I walk...anyone else experience this?

I love these sandals

kathy - NH

I have these in aqua and I wore them for the first time today. I'm so happy that I went with this color. They are amazingly sexy and yet feel so solid and stable. I think I'm going to wear the heck out of these this summer. They just make me so happy. And yes, I did go up a half size.

Fabulous sandals!

Laura - United States

I've become a Fluevog fanatic in the last 18 months. These (in aqua) are my third pair and maybe my favorites! A comfortable and attractive sandal is hard to come by; these are super stylish and striking, beautifully constructed, AND they feel great for all-day wear. What could be better? I ordered size 8.5 (same as my other Vogs) and I'm happy with the fit. My only question is whether replacement soles/heels will be made available--I am hard on shoe heels and plan to put some major mileage on these over the summer!

love them Bring on summer

marie arsenault - Ottawa

Just received my Hopeful buckle sandals....order them on Friday , April 12 durning a fluke snow and ice storm. Must have been dreaming of summer. Love the sandals they fit perfectly...I will add them to my collection...thanks...

Best sandals I have ever owned

cristyv - Los Angeles, CA

I bought these in black, size 7.5. They are true to size. All of my Fluevogs, mostly Operettas that I own, are all 7.5. The leather is beautiful, and in person, the shoes are even more lovely. I call them my bondage sandals because the straps on the ankles feel like I am wearing the softest leather cuffs ... lol
Don't pass these up, seriously comfortable and if you love black like me, are a bit industrial/goth and love metal detailing, you'll love these shoes.

Hurry up & melt snow!!

Bronwen - Edmonton

For my birthday, I got $$ to go Vog shopping (BEST present EVER!) and these lovelies in the camel are what I chose.
Most. Comfortable. Sandal. EVER!
The foot bed is so cooshy & soft, the sole is so flexible, the heel is nice & sturdy, the rubber bottom gives great grip, and the padded straps are like a DREAM!
They fit me true to size and nicely accomodate my slightly wide feet. I KNOW I'll be wearing these all summer long... well, at least as soon as the snow here melts ;)
Thank you for ensuring that all my sunny day adventures will include happy feet John!!

summer shoe

Marisa - Calgary

I saw these on the preview for spring news letter
and new I had to go get them. They fit great and true to fluevog size they are very comfy. I love the soft leather.

Katherine - Los Angeles, CA

I'm fan of the Operetta Renatas - so much so that I wore the black ones out(I have them in red and black). So these are my replacement for the black and dare I say, I think I love them even more. Just as comfy, and the heel is slightly lower but curved. Love.

A nice classic style

Donna - Seattle Eastside

Somewhat reminiscent of the Renata, which I missed out on, these very comfy sandals were the only shoes in the spring press release that I "knew" I had to own. So when they came out on the website, I hied me down to Seattle and bought them! They fit fine in my regular (Vog and non-Vog) size 8, and...they're TURQUOISE. Which IS a neutral. Thanks, John!